Arsinoe II was a prominent queen of ancient Egypt, born around 316 BC. She was the daughter of Ptolemy I Soter and Berenice I, and she became the wife of her brother, Ptolemy II Philadelphus. Her marriage was part of a political strategy to strengthen the Ptolemaic dynasty. Arsinoe II was known for her intelligence and political acumen. She played a significant role in the administration of Egypt and was worshipped as a goddess alongside her husband. Her legacy includes the promotion of arts and culture during the Ptolemaic period, which helped shape the identity of Hellenistic Egypt.